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American Forests

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1875

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

🔬 Science

💰 $1M Grant - American Forests on 2024-05

Non-profit • Social Impact • Science

American Forests is a U. S. -based nonprofit organization that restores, protects and advocates for forests in both urban and large landscape settings. It runs programs such as Tree Equity and Resilient Forests, operates an Innovation Lab that produces research and tools (Tree Equity Score, Reforestation Hub, Vibrant Cities Lab), and builds place-based partnerships and policy coalitions to advance reforestation, climate resilience, social equity, water protection and wildlife habitat. American Forests convenes corporate, foundation and program partners, mobilizes volunteers and donors, and pursues measurable goals (e. g. , millions of trees planted and hundreds of cities committed to Tree Equity) to drive large-scale forest and community impact.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with internal and external partners • Post job openings on internal and external job boards • Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates • Conduct initial phone screenings and candidate outreach • Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates • Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation • Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment activities • Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle • Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees • Facilitate orientation and ensure completion of required documentation • Assist with employee benefits enrollment and changes • Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions • Coordinate annual open enrollment activities • Liaise with benefits vendors and resolve routine issues and perform periodic audits • Maintain benefits records and documentation • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws • Partner with the VP of HR to update policies, procedures, and the employee handbook annually • Process payroll submissions and payroll-related changes • Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness • Coordinate with payroll providers to resolve discrepancies • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation • Assist employees with payroll-related questions • Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned • Assist with compliance reporting and recordkeeping requirements • Perform other HR administrative duties as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • 2-3 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, or related areas • Knowledge of basic HR practices and employment regulations • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) • Experience using HRIS, Office365 (specifically Word, Power Point and Excel), payroll, and applicant tracking systems • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Previous experience working for a non-profit organization is preferred • Current HR Certification is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible spending accounts • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance • Vacation and sick leave • Paid holidays • Parental bonding leave • Bereavement leave • Military leave • 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match • Technology stipend • Pet benefits